After nearly 2 years of amendments, what impact will the Law on Protection of Vietnamese Consumer Rights (amended) have on the problem of counterfeit and counterfeit goods?

The Law on Consumer Rights Protection (amended) is expected to bring positive changes in controlling the problem of counterfeit and pirated goods and protecting consumers more effectively. Some expected impacts include a stricter legal framework, improved state management efficiency, and improved consumer rights.

First is the strict legal framework. The amended law has expanded the scope of regulation, adding new forms of e-commerce such as livestreaming, cross-border sales, and overcoming current legal loopholes. The law also stipulates more clearly the responsibilities and responsibilities of relevant parties in the supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors, e-commerce platforms, and sellers, helping to identify and handle violations more easily. easier. Sanctions have also been strengthened. Fines for producing and trading counterfeit and counterfeit goods can be increased, creating a stronger deterrent.

Second is to improve the efficiency of state management. The law can create favorable conditions for inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms and coordination between state management agencies in inspecting, monitoring, and handling violations. The new law also encourages the application of information technology in market management and product traceability, helping to detect and prevent counterfeit and counterfeit goods more effectively.

Ultimately, it enhances consumer rights. Consumers have the right to be provided with full information about products and services, including origin, origin, and quality; The right to claim compensation for damages if you buy fake or counterfeit goods. The law also creates more favorable conditions for consumers to complain and denounce violations.